The Calcutta High Court announced that all Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed since 2021 will no longer be heard by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam’s bench, but by Justices Soumen Sen and Smita Das De. Additionally, appeals regarding police actions will be handled by Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, aiming to enhance efficiency.
Today, On 4th April, The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the rejection of its ad-hoc panel for the Bihar Olympic Association. The plea seeks reconsideration of the decision and a fresh start to the management process. The IOA’s counsel suggested restarting the procedure from the formation of a fact-finding committee. The court has scheduled the next hearing to allow the counsel to finalize instructions.
Bombay: Today, 12th Feb, The Bombay High Court has asked the Union government “why plastic flowers were not included in the list of banned single-use plastic items”. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre questioned whether plastic flowers could be recycled or if they were biodegradable.
A Telangana court issued an interim injunction against Minister Konda Surekha, prohibiting further defamatory remarks about K.T. Rama Rao amid ongoing defamation proceedings. Media outlets are ordered to remove related content. Legal hearings are scheduled for November, as both Rama Rao and actor Nagarjuna pursue separate defamation cases against Surekha.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today has ordered the Haryana Government to remove barricades at the Shambhu border near Ambala within a week, following a petition challenging the border sealing. This decision comes after barricades were set up in February to maintain law and order during the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
Today (6th May): The Delhi High Court has demanded a detailed report from the Delhi Police and government on measures taken to ensure safe school evacuations during bomb threats. Stressing the need for tailored Standard Operating Procedures for schools, the court also seeks information on drill frequency, response times, and the handling of hoax calls. The deadline for the report is within ten days.
Today (30th April): Former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji’s court remand has been extended until June 4th in connection with a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister. The court has instructed the verification of original bank records. Balaji’s bail plea has faced rejections, and the Supreme Court is set to hear the case.
The Jharkhand High Court fined Union Minister Arjun Munda Rs 1.25 lakh for not rectifying errors in a petition challenging an FIR. The petition related to an alleged altercation with the police during a march. Justice Rajesh Kumar allowed the defects to be overlooked upon payment of the fine to the Advocates’ Clerks Association of the Jharkhand High Court.
Today (4th April): The Bombay High Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s plea for extension in addressing Major Anuj Sood’s widow’s compensation case, criticizing the slow response and emphasizing the widow’s entitlement to relief and allowance as per state policy. The court’s directive precedes the election code of conduct and urged the government to act promptly.
The Bombay High Court has urged the Maharashtra government to prioritize the construction of a new building, stressing the impact of space constraints on judicial functions. Despite persistent requests, the government sought more time to provide progress updates, prompting the court to emphasize the need for prompt action and prioritize the matter.